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Birmingham duo awarded city’s Poet Laureate roles during launch of literature festival
Rangzeb Hussain
October 2, 2020 | 09:18 am
Two very talented and exciting wordsmiths from Birmingham were named the city's new Poets Laureate yesterday, chosen to represent the city through written and performance poetry. The Brummie duo were selected for…
Simmer Down to host online gig celebrating BME contribution during coronavirus pandemic
Rangzeb Hussain
September 18, 2020 | 04:30 pm
A special online musical event has been planned by the team behind the Simmer Down Festival, as a tribute to BME communities affected by the coronavirus pandemic. Dubbed 'Simmer Lock-down Lounge',…
Birmingham’s Frankfurt Christmas Market cancelled due to coronavirus pandemic
Staff Reporter
September 9, 2020 | 08:00 pm
Organisers of Birmingham’s Frankfurt Christmas Market have confirmed that the popular festive event will not take place this year, as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. The market, which attracts…
Birmingham Heritage Week makes a welcome return for 2020 but with lockdown changes
Staff Reporter
September 3, 2020 | 10:00 am
Birmingham Heritage Week returns for 2020 to celebrate the city and its fascinating history, people and places for eleven glorious days. Taking place from Thursday 10th - Sunday 20th September, this…
Wedding receptions are back on… but with COVID-19 guest and catering restrictions
Staff Reporter
August 14, 2020 | 03:49 pm
Weddings receptions in the form of a sit-down meal are finally being allowed to go ahead from August 15, according to another Government easing of lockdown restrictions. So, you'd initially tried…
Sikh Langar meets Black Lives Matter for powerful anti-racism rally in Smethwick
Staff Reporter
July 20, 2020 | 03:19 am
The Sikh tradition of Langar was embraced at a Black Lives Matter protest in Sandwell on Saturday, as residents came together to rally against racism and to defend a local elderly woman from…
Angelina Jolie to deliver keynote message at 25th anniversary of Bosnian Srebrenica genocide
Rangzeb Hussain
July 11, 2020 | 04:50 pm
The 25th anniversary of the Bosnian genocide takes place today and Oscar-winning actress Angelina Jolie will be taking part in UK National Srebrenica Memorial Day. Angelina Jolie will join high…
Remembering Srebrenica virtual exhibition unveiled for 25th anniversary commemorations
Rangzeb Hussain
July 9, 2020 | 08:53 pm
The first-ever virtual exhibition using the testimony and artefacts from Bosnian Genocide survivors was unveiled this week as part of the 25th-anniversary commemorations. Survivors of the genocide from across the…
First Birmingham wedding held following lifting of COVID-19 lockdown restrictions
Denise James
July 6, 2020 | 12:31 pm
One of the first post-lockdown weddings to take place since restrictions was lifted went ahead at a Pentecostal church in Birmingham on Saturday. Getting married on the 4th of July at noon, Dionne Brown and…
Hundreds of Birmingham City football fans march together against racism
Staff Reporter
July 4, 2020 | 09:00 pm
Hundreds of Birmingham City football fans marched through their home city this afternoon to stand against racism, in response to scenes of far-right violence in London last month. Organised by former football…